2025 NIC Conference Wrap-Up
About 700 clergy and lay members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference met in session from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Schaumburg, Ill., to explore the theme “Grace is Sufficient” as they worshiped,…
Mrs. Leanne Rolfe, spouse of retired clergy of the Northern Illinois Conference Rev. Curtis Rolfe, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at age 85.
During his ministry, Rev. Rolfe served at Warren, Palatine, Rockford: St John, Channahon, and Lombard: Faith.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515
Messages of condolences may be sent to her husband and family:
Rev. Curtis M. Rolfe and Family
1S173 Mayfield Lane
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
About 700 clergy and lay members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference met in session from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Schaumburg, Ill., to explore the theme “Grace is Sufficient” as they worshiped,…
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